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Operating an electrical business involves a complex array of tasks: generating quotes and invoices; orchestrating project timelines; managing material costs; adhering to safety protocols; and keeping precise financial records. Manually handling these responsibilities is taxing and can be a source of significant stress and confusion. For Alan, Owner of Baltic Electric, and Charlene, his Administration Manager,…
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As part of its focus on emerging markets, Altopack is increasing its presence in Africa by supplying pasta packaging technologies and meet an increasing desire for pasta. In the last 10 years, worldwide consumption has almost doubled, passing from nine to 17 million tonnes. Altopack noted that pasta was born in Italy, the country with…
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Jan 8, 2024 Trion FPU (Credit: Wood) UK engineering company Wood has secured a contract from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for detailed engineering of the topsides facilities on Woodside Energy’s Trion floating production unit (FPU) in the Gulf of Mexico. When complete, Trion will have a production capacity of 100,000 barrels per day and connect…
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Image courtesy 123rf Power reforms undertaken by the Government of India have brought down the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses to 15.41% in the 2022 to 2023 financial year. According to a government-issued release, the results mark a significant improvement in the performance of Indian power distribution, which they compare with a 25.72% loss…
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A lamb and beef producer is eyeing a competitive edge by branding meat as ‘The Real Stuff’ amid a rise in bioreactor protein activity. According to a team of farmers, researchers, and start-ups – funded by the BBSRC in the Transforming Food Systems Programme and led by the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) – looking into…
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Seaspan Energy has launched the first of three 7,600m3 LNG bunkering vessels, the Seaspan Garibaldi. The Seaspan Garibaldi is 112.8m in length, 18.6m in width, and 5m in draft, with a design speed of 13kts. The LNG bunkering vessels are being built by small-scale gas carrier shipyard CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE). For…
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ABB has secured a contract with Auckland Transport (AT) to deliver what it states is the maritime industry’s first megawatt charging system (MCS) to recharge electric ferries using the same interface as trucks and airplanes. The standardized and highly adaptable system lowers the barrier to entry and is expected to improve electric vessel competitiveness against…
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Edwin James Group, an engineering services provider, has completed the acquisition of Automated Control Solutions Holdings, its subsidiaries Automated Control Solutions and ACS Electrical Engineering, together trading as ACS. The deal will expand Edwin James’ digitalisation offering, growing its systems integration and OT automation capacity. Staff members will be retained, including the leadership team, who…
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The waters are proving choppy when it comes to hydrogen development. On land, companies such as Toyota are pulling back on the fuel for cars, hydrogen refueling stations have closed and the focus has turned instead to commercial vehicles. There are reservations in the marine industry too, with mixed views on hydrogen across the leisure…
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UK homeowners are turning to smart home technology to reduce their energy bills, according to a new report from Drayton and Schneider Electric. The study of 2,000 British homeowners found that almost 74% have adapted their behaviour over the last 12 months to use less energy during the energy crisis, with 26% of people measuring or tracking…
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